Comments on: A New Definition of Privacy http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/18/a-new-definition-of-privacy/ Standing in the Gap in a Society that's Warring with God. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:55:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: MInTheGap http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/18/a-new-definition-of-privacy/comment-page-1/#comment-80556 MInTheGap Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:44:54 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/18/a-new-definition-of-privacy/#comment-80556 @Loc: That's a good reason not to tell-- I'll definitely give you that. But what's the percentage here that have that reason? As a college student? In my opinion, until a child is off and married (and especially if their parents are paying for their college) the parent has the right to know certain things about what's going on at college. I'm definitely not for helicopter parenting-- a college student should be able to register for their own courses, get a job and work out problems without calling mom and dad for help. But if all a kid is doing is partying, then it's a good thing for the parents to know that. What I am saying is that there are many times where the reason that a person wants privacy is because of something they are ashamed about. That's why the advice for parents is not to let their children in the house have a computer in their room, or a television for that matter. As Christians it goes one step further. We're supposed to be helping each other to grow in our Christian life-- to help provide accountability. So, trying to keep mom and dad out at least raises some questions. And though we can certainly find some good reasons that they might be kept out, the questions should be raised and maybe a heart to heart is required so that the communication and love can flow freely. @Loc: That’s a good reason not to tell– I’ll definitely give you that. But what’s the percentage here that have that reason? As a college student?

In my opinion, until a child is off and married (and especially if their parents are paying for their college) the parent has the right to know certain things about what’s going on at college. I’m definitely not for helicopter parenting– a college student should be able to register for their own courses, get a job and work out problems without calling mom and dad for help. But if all a kid is doing is partying, then it’s a good thing for the parents to know that.

What I am saying is that there are many times where the reason that a person wants privacy is because of something they are ashamed about. That’s why the advice for parents is not to let their children in the house have a computer in their room, or a television for that matter. As Christians it goes one step further. We’re supposed to be helping each other to grow in our Christian life– to help provide accountability.

So, trying to keep mom and dad out at least raises some questions. And though we can certainly find some good reasons that they might be kept out, the questions should be raised and maybe a heart to heart is required so that the communication and love can flow freely.

]]> By: Loc http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/18/a-new-definition-of-privacy/comment-page-1/#comment-80549 Loc Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:42:41 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/18/a-new-definition-of-privacy/#comment-80549 Hmmmm...lots of things, but that is not important. What's important to remember is that things we wish to hide aren't always bad things, but simply things that it would be more hassle than its worth to tell those who do not need to know. For example, my little brother was recently taken to the eye doctor because one of his eyes was acting strangely. My mother did not inform her mom or grandma of this and specifically asked those that knew not to tell either of them. She did this because if either of them knew, she would have been bombarded with advice on what was wrong with his eyes and how to fix them (My great grandmother her grandmother is an ex-nurse and tends to do this over every ailment the family gets). Now there was nothing bad to hide in this situation, it just made it easier for all involved if everyone was not informed of the situation. Hmmmm…lots of things, but that is not important. What’s important to remember is that things we wish to hide aren’t always bad things, but simply things that it would be more hassle than its worth to tell those who do not need to know. For example, my little brother was recently taken to the eye doctor because one of his eyes was acting strangely. My mother did not inform her mom or grandma of this and specifically asked those that knew not to tell either of them. She did this because if either of them knew, she would have been bombarded with advice on what was wrong with his eyes and how to fix them (My great grandmother her grandmother is an ex-nurse and tends to do this over every ailment the family gets). Now there was nothing bad to hide in this situation, it just made it easier for all involved if everyone was not informed of the situation.

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